Doc Scan - PDF Scanner Reviews

by Boundary-less

I have been using this app and needed to fax a document (I never use a fax for anything but this seemed faster than snail mail which were the two options I was given to submit some paperwork) so I scanned all my papers and then went to fax and put in all the info and then was told it would be $9.90 to fax?!?! Well it kept asking me to upgrade and it read that you could fax in this new “Pro” version. Okay so $5 seemed better to me than $10 so I upgraded it and went through the process again typing everything into the one screen where I was sending and then it again told me $9.90?!? So obviously where I read inside DocScan where it asked me to upgrade it did not say you still had to “pay per page” and I emailed the company and they basically said “we never said it was free fax...” ?!?! Personally I think just giving me my $5 back would have been better customer service given the misleading description that I’m sure will be promptly changed but bad business guys....

by -me.

I LOVE DocScan. Five years ago, I got DocScan as a caregiver for my grandmother, needing to send medical papers to my mom & uncles. I needed a little more than emails, so I upgraded. Well worth the $4.99...it is THE BEST! I have given DocScan a couple of 5 star reviews, over the years, and have told everyone about DocScan!

My 9yo uses it constantly (by himsef), to send schoolwork to his OneDrive account. It’s driving me a little batty with my phone disappearing all the time, so I tried to upload on his device. It wouldn’t work; like I never upgraded. My daughter was in desperate need of it fast (they were needing it at the same time), to I went ahead and paid to upgrade hers. I emailed support and they said that Family Share is not supported if you upgrade in DocScan . Family Share is only usable if you purchase this app Pro, which is the same as upgrading within DocScan .

They did say that app store is the issue; that THEY don’t support family share through in DocScan upgrade purchase, but claime they will support in the future. IF that is true, I understand they don’t have control over it. But they should have it somewhere in the upgrade info, so that people have the option to back out and purchase the Pro version. I now have purchased DocScan twice and need a third. Safe to say I probably won’t be doing any more recommending and 5 star reviews :(

by RaeAnneSing

I’ve been using doc scan pro for years now but I’m not a fan of the latest upgrades. It is now harder to create the PDF because there are more steps when taking pictures from the camera. It is no longer an auto pop up to rename your document, which again adds another click step. I’m interested to see what other updates there are for effective usage and storing of files but so far I’m not impressed. I may consider switching to a different PDF making app.

by ReviewMauler

Overall this is one more feature rich scanners; It lacks the fancy interfaces of Scanbot or others; but on features it is more complete. Including the very important saturation and contrast controls; I will other fully saturate an image or give full contrast the make images readable. Except for turbo scan I don’t recall any other have these controls (this app does it better). this app also allows signing docs and annotate, a big plus. The great miss is that you can’t recrop pages or readjust contrast. For instance, I wanted to be able to change photos to b/w and change contrast; I don’t mind if can’t go back to poor quality.

by Neugerig

My boss recommended I download this scanner app because I tend to need to scan numerous documents outside of an office setting. In general I find it easy to use & quite effective. My complaints or suggestions for improvements are as follows:
1) if one doesn’t correctly label the folder, all of the next scanned documents are listed under the same, incorrect file name even if you try to change it. and
2) the scanning “frame” jumps around too wildly & in bizarre triangular shapes, which seem absurd & waste time when one’s trying to scan a straight forward page

Thanks, Ann

by RayMartenson

I have used this app for over 5 years. I love how easy it is to use, how fast it is to use and the fact that I can use it anywhere even if I want to send the data later I can scan when I don’t have internet or data access. DocScan is the best of all the scan apps compared on the market. Everyone in my family uses this app now. Thank you developers for providing such a great product.

by Skurdakul

DocScan allows me to do business wherever I am. Simply snap a picture and decide the resolution, color, and brightness. Then, I am able to easily print, fax, or email the document anywhere it’s needed. Easy to put into different folders so that I can locate the document later. I love DocScan and recommend it to every business person.

by Swore Bedford Ed

I LOVE DocScan. The inconvenience of having to find a fax machine when I’m trying to send documents to someone is enough to make me the worst procrastinator in the world. So having an app I can rely on is worth EVERYTHING to me. It’s easy and fast and I don’t even mind having to pay for it because it’s such a relief to be able to fax from wherever I happen to be at the moment.

by Arizetta

I was very frustrated when DocScan ’s new features were giving me problems:

“ DocScan was great for years. I used it daily for work. A couple of months ago it was “improved.” Now it is useless. When you go to snap a shot the auto picture jumps all over the place, making it impossible to picture your entire document. There’s a lot to be said for, “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it!”

However, the developer contacted me within 24 hours & explained how I could shut off the “auto picture” feature by tapping the yellow icon in the top left corner of the camera screen. Now it works great again! Couldn’t function without it. Best pdf scanning app I’ve ever used.

by ForesterDude

With the ability to insert a signature done with finger/stylus into any document this made mailing signed documents a thing of the past. You can also export at least 12 documents (as many as I’ve tried) and email them in one email. No emailing one at a time. Very well thought out and bug free app. Doesn’t annoy with ads. Very unobtrusive tucked away at the bottom. Such a time saver! Thank you!

by SgcE36

DocScan is by far the most used app on my phone aside from the texting app and safari. I use it extensively to create PDF's from images, import docs/images from emails, export to emails, export to photo library and most importantly to create flat images/PDFs out of distorted or skewed source images. I also commonly use it to edit or write on PDFs/images prior to converting to PDF. Seriously thanks for DocScan!

by KatyaFox

DocScan can actually help you go paperless!

I have files inside Scandoc for taxes, recipes, legal, various utility bills, insurances, medical, etc. Then I just use my phone or IPad to scan, name the doc, choose the file and voila! stored. There is a small charge to fax something if necessary, however one can email to self or others with no charge. All docs are easily searchable, too.

This is a great app to get and stay organized!

by Ramona0101

I cannot tell you how many times I have recommended DocScan to people who also love it as much as I do. And allows you to easily scan and email documents as pictures or as black-and-white or as color photos. It allows you to turn them into PDF or JPEG files. It is free except when you want to fax pages which is just a minimal cost. Absolutely worth it and absolutely one of my top five apps on my phone.

by KatNewby

DocScan is one of the most useful I’ve found! I upgraded in order to save files to my iCloud, but it was so worth it! So far I’ve used it email PDF scans of several documents to my university, doctor, & lawyer. And even faxed a document to the DMV where they did not accept mailed forms. I’ve also taken scans of educational info during lectures. I wouldn’t be without DocScan! Someone recommended it & I seriously wondered how in the world it would ever come in handy, but boy am I happy that I heeded their recommendation!

by The Diplomat32

I use DocScan for all pdf scans and imaging of documents to pictures and etc. I have had it for a few years and decided to give it a review. I am able to scan and fax and use third party apps with this one which in turn makes my filing system futuristic. I run my business on the go and have to keep files on hand as we use to do with a thumb drive but better. Better get DocScan and use it- made my life and business less complicated.

by STorres0307

I just wanted to express how pleased I am with your app. I’ve used DocScan for years now. I love all the features, scanning, improvements, various uses, formats, etc. One thing I strongly dislike about Adobe or DocuSign, is that when they certify or protect signature documents, they cause more work for people just wanting to simply edit or save documents.
this app allows me to work efficiently and work with my documents exactly how I want to.

I prefer this app to Adobe because of this.

by Quest4Fun

I’ve used DocScan for 7-8 years and it has come in handy so many times. It is very easy to figure out and use as soon as it is downloaded. I used the free version for years and decided to pay for the upgrade since I find it so useful. I take a picture, edit the margins and turn it into a pdf as I email it to where the document needs to go. Highly recommend. (If sharing DocScan with friends, be sure to tell them the company name too as there are similarly-named knock-offs that are not as good.

by Dudenumberone

I’ve been using this app for about 5 years now, and it’s been a great tool. I can scan and email documents from anywhere, plus it will square up documents that were scanned at a bit of an angle. It compensates for uneven light, such as if the light is coming through a window and making one side of the paper brighter than the other. DocScan automatically adjusts for the difference so you get a clean copy. It also allows me to save them into separate folders, so they’re organized if I need to refer back to them later. I recommend this app to people whenever I get a chance, as a college student it has saved me a lot of headaches.

by Iam4ralph

DocScan is great for taking pictures of receipts so I have a permanent record to attach to each transaction in Quicken. I like the fact you can email as photo or PDF. I have also used DocScan for coping pictures from many of the photo albums we’ve collected over the years. DocScan takes great pictures and is easy to use. You can rename the folders which makes it very useful. DocScan also gives you the option as to what size you want to send thru the email system and tells you how many megabits each size is. It also lets you crop and turn each photo. I’ve used DocScan for many years and have never been disappointed.

by SStarling67

I've used this utility for years. It's helpful to digitize all sorts of documents and pictures.
Someone sends you a photo of a photo that's not taken straight on, you can fix it with DocScan. Take pictures of important documents when you get them and turn them into PDF file right on the spot or later.
Need to get a signed document to someone, ask if you can email it. Then just take a picture, convert it to PDF and email it. Easy peazy